Politics

The Conservative Party needs a leader who understands the rural way of life

Politics

The Conservative Party needs a leader who understands the rural way of life

Shadow Defra Secretary Steve Barclay provided his thoughts on the next Conservative Party leader

clock 02 October 2024 • 1 min read
Liz Truss reflects on defeat, why she could have done a better job than Rishi Sunak at the General Election and what's next at the Conservative Party Conference

Politics

Liz Truss reflects on defeat, why she could have done a better job than Rishi Sunak at the General Election and what's next at the Conservative Party Conference

The former Defra Secretary said that if her mini budget had 'been allowed to succeed', the UK could have been in a better position

clock 01 October 2024 • 4 min read
NFU and international farmers groups call for bold action and strong support for farmer-centric food systems

Politics

NFU and international farmers groups call for bold action and strong support for farmer-centric food systems

As the G7 Agriculture Ministers’ meetings took place in Sicily, the presidents of G7 farmer organisations met to highlight the role farmers play in resilient, inclusive and sustainable food systems

clock 27 September 2024 • 2 min read
Report highlights crofting as a 'truly valuable asset' to Scotland

Politics

Report highlights crofting as a 'truly valuable asset' to Scotland

"The report clearly shows that crofting not only delivers economically, but also for the environment, land management, community, health and for culture"

clock 25 September 2024 • 3 min read
Farmers and landowners voice opposition to Galloway National Park proposal

Politics

Farmers and landowners voice opposition to Galloway National Park proposal

"I foresee years of friction if this goes ahead"

clock 25 September 2024 • 8 min read
Solar energy could see tenant farms 'disappear' from the landscape

Farm Life

Solar energy could see tenant farms 'disappear' from the landscape

"It has been a living hell for our family"

clock 24 September 2024 • 4 min read
Farms hit by more than 100mm of rainfall over the past 24 hours

Weather

Farms hit by more than 100mm of rainfall over the past 24 hours

"The joy, fun and satisfaction of farming is disappearing"

clock 23 September 2024 • 7 min read
Conservatives vow to come back fighting at the next General Election

Politics

Conservatives vow to come back fighting at the next General Election

"We have lost experienced farming MPs but this is now an opportunity to build back again"

clock 20 September 2024 • 3 min read
Exclusive: Daniel Zeichner - Farming Minister - "The policy of this Government is to support and celebrate your work; to tell the brilliant story of British farming overseas; and seek trade deals which open up opportunities for you, rather than selling you down the river"

Blogs

Exclusive: Daniel Zeichner - Farming Minister - "The policy of this Government is to support and celebrate your work; to tell the brilliant story of British farming overseas; and seek trade deals which open up opportunities for you, rather than selling you down the river"

Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner shares his thoughts following a meeting with G20 Agriculture Ministers in Brazil

clock 17 September 2024 • 2 min read
New research claims intensive farming could raise the risk of a new pandemic

Farm Business

New research claims intensive farming could raise the risk of a new pandemic

The University of Exeter said intensive agriculture could contribute to emerging infectious disease risks in the future

clock 17 September 2024 • 2 min read
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